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title: "Provision of 3 x Bead Breakers"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# Provision of 3 x Bead Breakers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a537281-c9b6-4b91-96b8-7778e49b0e82

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the provision of 3 x Bead Breakers for aircraft repair services. This tender opportunity involves the maintenance of wheel and tyre assemblies across RAF Brize Norton, RAF Waddington, and RAF Coningsby in the UK. The procurement is at the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 24th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that provide tyre maintenance equipment and services, particularly those specializing in aircraft repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties are advised to review the Request for Information (RFI) document and submit their proposals by the specified deadline to sharon.snook101@mod.gov.uk.

## Notice

Request for Information - The RAF requires a tyre bead breaking capability to maintain wheel and tyre assemblies fitted to C17, Airseeker, Lancaster and Dakota platforms in the UK. The equipment will be operated by RAF engineers and contractors across each of the following locations: RAF Brize Norton, RAF Waddington, and RAF Coningsby. Therefore, 1 x bead breaker will be required at each of the locations.The RAF requires a tyre bead breaking capability to maintain wheel and tyre assemblies fitted to C17, Airseeker, Lancaster and Dakota platforms in the UK. The equipment will be operated by RAF engineers and contractors across each of the following locations: RAF Brize Norton, RAF Waddington, and RAF Coningsby. Therefore, 1 x bead breaker will be required at each of the locations. For further information please see attached RFI document for 3 x Tyre Bead Breakers Deadline 24/10/2022 please sent to sharon.snook101@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3bae3-9e48-4975-98cd-aade1b53912d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 09:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3bae3-9e48-4975-98cd-aade1b53912d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ab3bae3-9e48-4975-98cd-aade1b53912d
  3rd October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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